The Indian stock markets experienced a shift, dropping from earlier gains with both Sensex and Nifty closing lower. Key decliners included Infosys, Bharti Airtel, and L&T. Meanwhile, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s shares surged over three percent, contrasting with the mixed performance of broader markets, where small caps thrived while mid caps faced challenges. Interestingly, despite the main indices’ downturn, the market breadth showed a favor for advancing stocks.
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs
October 24, 2026